Written by leading experts in the field, this textbook explores international human rights law in detail, from foundational issues to substantive rights and systems of protection. A variety of perspectives bring this subject to life, making International Human Rights Law the ideal companion for students of human rights.

Part I: Foundations 1: History, Ed Bates2: Justifications, Samantha Besson3: Critiques, Marie-Bénédicte Dembour Part II: International Law 4: Sources, Christine Chinkin5: Nature of obligations, Frédéric Mégret6: Scope of application, Sarah Joseph and Sam DipnallPart III: Substantive Rights 7: Categories of rights, Theo van Boven8: Equality and non-discrimination, Daniel Moeckli9: Integrity of the person, Nigel S Rodley10: Adequate standard of living, Asbjørn Eide11: Thought, expression, association, and assembly, Dominic McGoldrick12: Education and work, Fons Coomans13: Detention and trial, Sangeeta Shah14: Cultural Rights, Julie Ringelheim15: Sexual orientation and gender identity, Michael O'Flaherty16: Women's rights, Dianne Otto17: Children's rights, Geraldine Van Bueren18: Group rights, Robert McCorquodalePart IV: Protection 19: United Nations, Jane Connors and Markus Schmidt20: Regional protection, Basak Çali21: The Americas, Thomas Antkowiak22: Europe, Steven Greer23: Africa, Christof Heyns and Magnus Killander24: Within the state, Andrew Byrnes and Catherine RenshawPart V: Linkages 25: International humanitarian law, Sandesh Sivakumaran26: International criminal law, Robert Cryer27: International refugee law, Alice EdwardsPart IV: Challenges 28: Non-state actors, Andrew Clapham29: Terrorism, Martin Scheinin30: Poverty, Stephen P Marks